What was the purpose of the Freedmen’s Bureau? (1 point) Responses To provide assistance to former slaves and poor whites To provide assistance to former slaves and poor whites To protect Georgia’s landowners To protect Georgia’s landowners To create segregation laws for Georgia To create segregation laws for Georgia None of the above
The purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau was to provide assistance and support to former slaves and poor whites in the aftermath of the American Civil War. It aimed to help them transition from slavery to freedom by providing food, housing, healthcare, education, and legal aid.
Which of the following describes how the Freedmen’s Bureau helped former slaves and poor whites? Select the two that apply. (2 points) Responses Acted in legal matters by drawing up labor contracts for fair wages and job security Acted in legal matters by drawing up labor contracts for fair wages and job security Redistributed the property of former Confederates to freed slaves Redistributed the property of former Confederates to freed slaves Created positions in Congress to protect blacks and poor whites Created positions in Congress to protect blacks and poor whites Assisted charity groups by setting up schools to promote education
